Vassy Kapelos checks in with Mike LeCouteur, a Senior Political Correspondent with CTV National News, as rumblings of an agreement start to surface between North America's biggest neighbours.

On today's show:
Lana Payne, the National President for UNIFOR, reacts to the latest trade negotiations with the United States and preaches short-term caution.
Cathryn Naiker, the host of 'The Pick Up: A WNBA Podcast', reacts to superstar Caitlin Clark's first visit to Toronto and explains why one of Clark's Indiana teammates is making the most off-court noise right now.
The Explainer with Canadian economist Moshe Lander: How the Canadian dollar's value is gauged compared to USD.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Graham Richardson.
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, on the American perspective to the ongoing trade negotiations and the potential deal in front of us.

Vassy Kapelos checks in with Mike LeCouteur, a Senior Political Correspondent with CTV National News, as rumblings of an agreement start to surface between North America's biggest neighbours.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Lana Payne, the National President for UNIFOR, reacts to the latest trade negotiations with the United States and preaches short-term caution.</li>
<li>Cathryn Naiker, the host of 'The Pick Up: A WNBA Podcast', reacts to superstar Caitlin Clark's first visit to Toronto and explains why one of Clark's Indiana teammates is making the most off-court noise right now.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Canadian economist Moshe Lander: How the Canadian dollar's value is gauged compared to USD.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Graham Richardson.</li>
<li>Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, on the American perspective to the ongoing trade negotiations and the potential deal in front of us.</li>
</ul>

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

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'Sounds like all the pillars of a deal': President Trump says Canada and the U.S. have a trade deal as specifics remain scarce

It's been a week since trade talks broke down and the President of the United States has only ramped up his rhetoric attacking Canada. Vassy is joined by CTV News US political analyst Eric Ham for his perspective on where the Canada-US relationship stands to start the week.

On today's show:
Is Trump's deal on Venezuelan oil bad news for Canada? Vassy chats with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot for a reality check
Tech Check with Carmi Levy - Google Maps changes it to "Lake America"
The Daily Debrief panel with Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers and Michele Cadario 
A new study has found a strong link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia. Vassy speaks with lead author, Professor Kaley Hayes from Brown University
A closer look at how the latest Canadian tariffs are impacting exporters, Vassy is joined by Lisa McEwan, co-founder of Hemisphere Freight & Brokerage 

It's been a week since trade talks broke down and the President of the United States has only ramped up his rhetoric attacking Canada. Vassy is joined by CTV News US political analyst Eric Ham for his perspective on where the Canada-US relationship stands to start the week.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Is Trump's deal on Venezuelan oil bad news for Canada? Vassy chats with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot for a reality check</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy - Google Maps changes it to "Lake America"</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers and Michele Cadario&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new study has found a strong link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia. Vassy speaks with lead author, Professor Kaley Hayes from Brown University</li>
<li>A closer look at how the latest Canadian tariffs are impacting exporters, Vassy is joined by Lisa McEwan, co-founder of Hemisphere Freight &amp; Brokerage&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Trump puts Canada 'on notice' in social media tirade

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:
The Friday Five: U.S. President Trump trolls Canada. Canada reacts to the Trumpian trolling. The week that was in trade war escalation. The latest on the devastating floods in Nepal. Plus, the latest GDP numbers display a surprising Canadian growth.
The Big Conversation: CTV chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang reacts to the unexpectedly positive 3.3% GDP growth in Q2.
Life with Canada's Best: Professor Kathryn Whitehead is one of 48 U.S. academics that Canada has 'lured' with a new international recruitment campaign.
New data from CAMH finds that more teens are gambling online than ever before. We dig deeper with Dr. Hayley Hamilton.
Retired Major-General Scott Clancy, a former Director of Operations for NORAD, on the challenges and opportunities in Canada's Arctic.
Tyler Groeneveld, the CEO of Protein Industries Canada, makes the case for domestic food production as a means of economic sovereignty.
Graham goes 1-on-1 with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on separation, trade, and Conservative politics.
Have Your Say: The Canada-USA trade war heats up yet again.
What made Graham smile this week: Canada's AI-generated trade war protest song.

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Friday Five: U.S. President Trump trolls Canada. Canada reacts to the Trumpian trolling. The week that was in trade war escalation. The latest on the devastating floods in Nepal. Plus, the latest GDP numbers display a surprising Canadian growth.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: CTV chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang reacts to the unexpectedly positive 3.3% GDP growth in Q2.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Professor Kathryn Whitehead is one of 48 U.S. academics that Canada has 'lured' with a new international recruitment campaign.</li>
<li>New data from CAMH finds that more teens are gambling online than ever before. We dig deeper with Dr. Hayley Hamilton.</li>
<li>Retired Major-General Scott Clancy, a former Director of Operations for NORAD, on the challenges and opportunities in Canada's Arctic.</li>
<li>Tyler Groeneveld, the CEO of Protein Industries Canada, makes the case for domestic food production as a means of economic sovereignty.</li>
<li>Graham goes 1-on-1 with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on separation, trade, and Conservative politics.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: The Canada-USA trade war heats up yet again.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: Canada's AI-generated trade war protest song.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - August 28, 2026

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. The Premiers of both Saskatchewan and Alberta have rejected calls to restrict Canada's energy exports as leverage in the trade war. This comes as the USTR disputes Prime Minister Carney's characterization of U.S. demands around French language issues before last week's talks fell apart.

On today's show:
Graham is joined by Blaine Maryniuk, the owner of West Coast Walls in Abbotsford, who shares how smaller businesses are falling through major gaps in federal government tariff relief programs.
La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Bellevance joins Graham with a primer on the Quebec election campaign, which officially began this morning.
Emma Duerden, a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, delves into the significance of Meta's landmark lawsuit settlement.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur and Rob Benzie.
Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, explains how the Auto tariffs became a key sticking point in the now-collapsed trade talks.
Hear the latest comments about Canada from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. The Premiers of both Saskatchewan and Alberta have rejected calls to restrict Canada's energy exports as leverage in the trade war. This comes as the USTR disputes Prime Minister Carney's characterization of U.S. demands around French language issues before last week's talks fell apart.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Graham is joined by Blaine Maryniuk, the owner of West Coast Walls in Abbotsford, who shares how smaller businesses are falling through major gaps in federal government tariff relief programs.</li>
<li>La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Bellevance joins Graham with a primer on the Quebec election campaign, which officially began this morning.</li>
<li>Emma Duerden, a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, delves into the significance of Meta's landmark lawsuit settlement.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, explains how the Auto tariffs became a key sticking point in the now-collapsed trade talks.</li>
<li>Hear the latest comments about Canada from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. President Donald Trump.</li>
</ul>

'Sounds like all the pillars of a deal': President Trump says Canada and the U.S. have a trade deal as specifics remain scarce

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